NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

When carrying for a patient who is afraid that you are trying to harm him with poisonous gas while placing an oxygen mask over his face may be experiencing:
  1. Hysteria
  2. Paranoia
  3. Confusion
  4. Anxiety
Explanation
Answer: B - When patients begin to feel as though people are trying to harm them, with no real logical explanation, they are experiencing paranoia. Paranoia can be a symptom of many kinds of behavioral problems and should not be taken lightly. It is always important to take great care in your crews’ safety when dealing with behavioral emergencies, as these patients can become aggressive very easily.
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